Foster Application : Adopt or Foster : Homeward Animal Shelter

The Homeward Animal Shelter strives to place our animals into loving foster homes when it is necessary. The purpose of this application is to aid us in that process and to get acquainted with prospective foster families. We will work with you to find foster pets that will be well suited to your family, home, and lifestyle. As a foster family, you are helping us save lives!

Your Contact Information

First Name (Required)

Last Name (Required)

Street Address (Required)

Apt/Suite #

City (Required)

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State / Province (Required)

Postal / Zip Code (Required)

Home/Cell Phone (Required)

Work Phone

Co-Applicant's First Name

Co-Applicant's Last Name

Co-Applicant's Phone

Are you applying to foster any specific animal(s)? If yes, please list which one(s).

About You & Your Household

Are you at least 18 years of age?

Are all household members in agreement with fostering a pet?

If No, please explain who is not in favor and why.

Have you ever adopted a pet from our shelter, or any shelter/rescue organization before?

If yes, please indicate whether you still have the pet(s). If you no longer have the adopted pet(s), please explain why.

Have you ever given a pet away in the past or surrendered a pet to a shelter/rescue?

If yes, please explain why you gave away/surrendered the pet(s):

Please indicate the type of you home live in?

House - Own
House - Rent
Mobile Home - Own
Mobile Home - Rent
Apartment - Rent
Condo - Rent
Live with Parents

If Live with Parents, Parent's name

Parent's Phone Number

If you rent, Landlords/Rental Agencies will be contacted to verify permission to foster pets. This includes mobile home parks. Please provide the following:

Name of apartment complex or mobile home park

Landlord's or Rental Agency's Name

Landlord's or Rental Ageny's Phone Number

Who will be primarily responsible for the care of the foster pet(s)?

Who will be primarily responsible for the care of the foster pet(s)? (Required)

How many people live in your household?

How many people live in your household? (Required)

If there are any children under the age of 18 in the household, please list their ages here:

Ages of children in household:

Do you run a daycare in your home?

If yes, please list the ages of the children in your care.

Do any of your household members have pet-related allergies?

If a household member does have pet-related allergies, what are they allergic to?

Are you a student?

Yes, full-time student
Yes, part-time student
No, I'm not a student

If you are a student, are you able to foster when the academic year is over?

Yes
No
Unsure at this time

Do you have a spare room to house animals in if they need to be isolated?

If yes, what type of room is it?

What training methods would you use to handle potential problems like crying, barking, chewing, scratching, etc?

What training methods would you use to handle potential problems like crying, barking, chewing, scratching, etc? (Required)

Are there any special considerations as to the temperament or health of your animals that we need to take in to consideration before placing a foster pet in your home? (Ex: your dog does better with female dogs than male, your cat is elderly and arthritic so would prefer a calmer cat, etc.)

If you do have special considerations, please explain:

Current & Previous Pets

Please list all animals in your care in the last 5 years (include roommate's or relative's pets currently residing in your home).

Please list the following for each pet: Name of Animal; Species (dog,cat,other); Breed; Age; Are they spayed/neutered? Still living with you? If not, please explain why.

If Yes, type/height

Name of Veterinary Clinic used for your pets

Veterinary Clinic Phone Number

If your pets' vet records are not under your own name at the vet clinic, please list the name of the person(s) that they are listed under.

During the day, where will your foster pet(s) be kept? (Check all that apply)

Indoors
Outdoors
Crate
Garage
Kennel
Other

If Other, please specify

During the night, where will your foster pet(s) be kept? (Check all that apply)

Indoors
Outdoors
Crate
Garage
Kennel
Other, please specify

If Other, please specify

Do you have a fenced yard? (For dog fostering only)

Yes
No
Not applicable

Your foster pet(s) will be without human companionship for how many hours per day and how many days per week?

Hours per day (Required)

Days per week (Required)

Your Fostering Interests

Are you willing to foster Cats? Please check all that apply.

No - Not willing/able to foster cat
Yes - Short term cat foster due to lack of space at shelter
Yes - Long term foster until the cat is adopted
Yes - Injured cat
Yes - Pregnant/Nursing cat
Yes - Orphaned/Bottlefed kittens until old enough for adoption
Yes - Cat with minor contagious medical condition
Yes - Willing to foster a cat belonging to someone who is ill or temporarily can't have/take care of the cat

Are you willing to foster a dog? Please check all that apply.

Personal References

Please list two references who:

a) Know you well
b) Do NOT live with you
c) Did NOT accompany you to the shelter.

At least one reference must be unrelated to you.

Reference #1 First Name (Required)

Reference #1 Last Name (Required)

Reference #1 Relationship (friend, neighbor, co-worker,etc.) (Required)

Reference #1 Phone Number (Required)

Reference #2 First Name (Required)

Reference #2 Last Name (Required)

Reference #2 Relationship (friend, neighbor, co-worker,etc.) (Required)

Reference #2 Phone Number (Required)

I understand that any false statements on this application constitute grounds for denial of the application. The Homeward Animal Shelter reserves the right to refuse to foster to any person(s).

Check this box to indicate that you understand and agree to the above.

By typing my name below, I certify that the information I have given is true and that I recognize that any misrepresentation of the facts may result in my losing privilege of fostering a pet. I authorize investigation of all statements on this application. I understand that the Homeward Animal Shelter may deny my foster application, for any reason, if they feel it is not in the best interest of Homeward's animals.

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